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Welcome to 5206 Old Garden Rd in coveted Autumn Hall, where Southern charm meets modern convenience. Tree-lined sidewalks, welcoming front porches, and glowing gas lanterns create a timeless neighborhood atmosphere, all just minutes from Wrightsville Beach. With thoughtful updates, including a remodeled primary suite with a designer bathroom and new flooring on both levels, this beautifully appointed home is move-in ready. Offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and nearly 3,000 square feet of living space, the home features hardwood floors and abundant millwork throughout the first floor. An expansive covered front porch welcomes you to a stunning 2-story foyer, flanked by a formal dining room showcasing plantation shutters and elegant picture-frame wainscoting. The adjoining butler's pantry, with granite countertops, ample cabinetry, and generous storage, is ideal for effortless entertaining. The spacious great room features a coffered ceiling, a gas-log fireplace, and custom built-ins. Open to the great room, the well-appointed kitchen offers a center island, granite countertops, abundant cabinetry, plantation shutters, and a gas range with a striking tiled backsplash. Stainless-steel appliances include a refrigerator, vent hood, dishwasher, and built-in microwave. A sliding door opens from the great room to a light-filled, climate-controlled sunroom, creating a peaceful retreat for relaxing throughout the day. Beyond, enjoy a landscaped garden with a stacked-stone, wood-burning fireplace, a patio, and garden beds--an inviting setting for outdoor gatherings or quiet evenings at home. The luxurious first-floor primary suite is a standout, featuring a dramatic cathedral ceiling, tall windows with plantation shutters, and a charming window seat. New wood flooring extends into the beautifully remodeled designer bathroom, complete with new cabinetry, dual vanity, a tiled shower, and a separate water closet. A spacious walk-in closet with custom shelving completes the suite. Upstairs, the refreshed staircase leads to 2 updated guest bedrooms, each with a walk-in closet, fresh paint, and new luxury vinyl plank flooring. A Jack-and-Jill bathroom serves both bedrooms. The generously sized bonus room, accessed by a private staircase, offers exceptional flexibility as a den, home office, recreation room, or fitness space. Additional features include a powder room, mudroom, laundry room, 2 walk-in attics, a 2-car garage with rear-alley access, an alarm system, tankless hot water heater, and an encapsulated crawlspace. Autumn Hall offers an exceptional lifestyle, with multiple community parks, a resort-style pool and grilling station, a community fireplace, expansive green spaces, and walking trails. Conveniently located near the Cross-City Trail, medical offices, and a variety of shopping destinations, upscale retailers, and restaurants, this home combines the charm of a thoughtfully designed neighborhood with the convenience of an enviable coastal location.
College Acres-Hillsdale, located between College Road and Market Street, is a residential and commercial Wilmington neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and a campus-adjacent, tree-lined feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the College Rd & Oleander Dr crossroads, where coffee counters, local eateries, and everyday errands cluster in a steady hum of traffic. UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium and the UNCW Arboretum act as cultural anchors, with Smith Creek threading a quieter green edge nearby. Streets mix brick one-stories, updated split-levels, and small apartment communities. Sidewalk pockets and shaded yards shape a practical, outdoors-leaning routine. Retail corridors frame the neighborhood while interior blocks stay calm and leafy.
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Market insights
5206 Old Garden Rd · $1,250,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 54 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.1%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,250,000
Median sale price in this area is $485,496. (61% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Walk-in closet
Vaulted ceilings
High ceilings
Entrance foyer
Ceiling fans
Built-in features
Gas-log fireplace
Crawl space
Insulated windows
Window coverings
Accessible full bath
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Kitchen island
Pantry
Eat-in kitchen
Vented exhaust fan
Gas oven
Refrigerator
Garbage disposal
Dishwasher
Gas range
Microwave
Laundry & utility
Laundry room
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Carpet
Tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Heat pump
Forced-air heating
Electric heating
Zoned heating and cooling
Central air conditioning
Wall/window air conditioning units
Exterior features
Covered patio
Front porch
Landscaped, level yard
Irrigation equipment
Paved road
Private road frontage
Home design
Single-family residence
Two stories
Entry level: 1
Parking
Attached garage with 2 spaces
2 total parking spaces
Rear-facing garage
Garage door opener
Off-street parking
Alley access
Security
Security system
Smoke detectors
Construction
Fiber cement and frame construction
Metal roof
Updated/remodeled
Utilities
Public water
Sewer connected
Water connected
Natural gas connected
Underground utilities
Cable available
Tankless water heater
Gas water heater
HOA & community
Homeowners association
Annual association fee of $2,652
Association amenities include grounds maintenance, management, park, picnic area, playground, and trails
Community features include a pool, sidewalks, and street lights
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Tucked away on a serene, tree-lined street, this beautifully crafted cottage blends timeless charm with modern comfort. A covered rocking chair porch welcomes you home, opening into a warm, inviting foyer that sets the tone for this thoughtfully designed retreat. Enjoy formal dining or gather with ease in the casual open-concept kitchen and living area. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream with granite countertops, a natural gas range/oven, decorative tile backsplash and vent hood, center island, abundant cabinetry, a butler's pantry, and included refrigerator. The living area glows with natural light, highlighted by hardwood floors, a coffered ceiling, gas log fireplace, and custom built-ins—seamlessly flowing into a heated and cooled sunroom with views of the tranquil backyard. downstairs primary suite offers a peaceful escape with a cozy window seat, spa-inspired bath featuring a garden tub, tile shower, and spacious customized walk-in closet. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms share a Jack & Jill bath, and a finished bonus room over the garage offers flexible space with a private rear stair entry. Additional highlights include: Walk-in floored attic, built-in drop zone, Rear-entry two-car garage via alley access, relaxing backyard with a stacked stone fireplace & patio, Encapsulated crawlspace for efficiency and peace of mind all located just steps from community amenities like a pool, playground, fireplace gathering area, and Arbor Park. With sidewalks and quick access to the Cross City Trail, you're only minutes from Mayfaire Town Center, Wrightsville Beach, and a vibrant local dining scene 2-10 home warranty is being offered for buyer peace of mind
Hive MLS #100216001
May 7, 2020
Listing Removed
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May 5, 2020
Listed
$695,000
$233/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 20, 2017
Sold
$587,500
$197/sq ft
Hive MLS #100050679
Mar 2, 2017
Listed
$595,000
$199/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 31, 2011
Sold
$500,000
$168/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 24, 2010
Sold
$690,000
$231/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,235 (−8.6%)
$255,500 + $687,400
$942,900
2024
$5,725 (+3.0%)
$255,500 + $687,400
$942,900
2023
$5,560 (−0.6%)
$205,300 + $452,700
$658,000
2022
$5,593 (−0.7%)
$205,300 + $452,700
$658,000
2021
$5,631 (−3.0%)
$205,300 + $452,700
$658,000
2020
$5,804
$205,300 + $452,700
$658,000
2019
$5,804
$175,500 + $375,500
$551,000
2018
$5,804
$175,500 + $375,500
$551,000
2017
$5,804 (+6.0%)
$175,500 + $375,500
$551,000
2016
$5,476 (+4.6%)
$175,500 + $375,500
$551,000
2015
$5,234 (+4.4%)
$110,500 + $383,800
$494,300
2014
$5,012
$110,500 + $383,800
$494,300
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,340 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,673
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,673
Year built
2011
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Hanover County
APN
R05000-004-058-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 2026.
MX
Mixed Use District
The Mixed Use District (MX) is established, consistent with the policies of the comprehensive plan, to provide innovative opportunities for integrating diverse but compatible uses into a single development that is unified by distinguishable design features. The Mixed Use District is intended to provide an alternative to the predominant development pattern in Wilmington characterized by unconnected, uncoordinated commercial development along thoroughfares and limited access residential developments isolated from places to work and shop. MX may also be used to replicate the historic urban development pattern in redevelopment areas. In addition to a mixture of compatible uses, developments in this district shall provide amenities and walkways to increase pedestrian activity, decrease reliance on individual vehicles, foster transit usage, enhance the environmental quality and attractiveness of Wilmington and New Hanover County, improve the overall quality of life, and provide for the welfare of the citizens. In the event of conflict between regulations for mixed use developments and those in other sections of the City Code, the mixed use regulations shall supersede unless specifically stated otherwise.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
General retail
Restaurant
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Hotel / motel
Office
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Wilmington, NC • 28403
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 5206 Old Garden Rd
$1,250,946
$946 over list price of $1.25M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $695K to $1.6M.